Black bear in Patagonia Mountains

Protect the Patagonias From Destructive Mining

May 29, 2024

An Australian-based company called South32 is pushing to expand its Hermosa mine onto public land in Arizona’s Patagonia Mountains, and we need your help to stop it.  This area, part…
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Butterfly

Photo Gallery: 2024 Border BioBlitz

May 28, 2024

On May 18, Sky Island Alliance once again joined the annual Border BioBlitz with a special binational event at Cuenca Los Ojos ranch in Sonora and at San Bernardino National…
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Spring cleaning

‘Spring Cleaning’ Weed Removal at Tucson Springs

May 24, 2024

Sky Island Alliance is excited to announce the launch of a new campaign to remove invasive species at nine priority springs in the Tucson area. Over the next three years,…
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Bobcat mom

Celebrating a Bobcat Mom in the Borderlands

May 8, 2024

This year, in honor of Mother’s Day (on May 10 in Mexico and May 12 in the U.S.), we wanted to acknowledge a special bobcat mother who has raised two…
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Road rewilding survey map

FAQ for Coronado Road Decommissioning Project

April 15, 2024

Thanks to all who’ve expressed interest so far in Sky Island Alliance’s collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the work. Why…
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UniSierra student road trip in Sonora.

Exploring Nature Through the Camera Lens: A Photographic Adventure

April 8, 2024

Guest Blog by Jeny Fernanda Ramos Rascón This blog was made possible thanks to a camera donation during SIA’s 2023 Sonora gear drive. Denia Valencia, Jeny Fernanda Ramos Rascón, and…
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Copper World mining exploration

Defend Arizona’s Santa Ritas From Copper Mining

April 4, 2024

We need your help defending jaguar habitat and precious groundwater in southern Arizona’s Santa Rita Mountains. Canadian mining giant Hudbay Minerals is once again pushing its dystopic “Copper World” mining…
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Western diamondback rattlesnake

Snake Season’s Here: Get to Know Local Species

March 21, 2024

It’s that time of year again: Snakes are awakening from their winter brumation (a snake version of hibernation). And one of our volunteers, Pat Cicero, who’s a snake enthusiast, put…
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London rocket plant sample

Help Sample Tucson Plants to Study Fuel Emissions

March 6, 2024

Did you know that we can identify fossil fuel emissions in the air by sampling annual plants? Knowing where greenhouse gases are and at what concentrations can help policymakers fight…
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Jaguar

Protecting the Path of the Jaguar: Why It Matters

February 22, 2024

To promote wildlife resilience and land integrity in the face of relentless development and habitat fragmentation, Sky Island Alliance focuses our work within what we call the Path of the…
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